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Special Exploration Licence - Tasmania

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to explore a specified area for minerals. This licence is designed to encourage exploration in and over poorly explored parts of Tasmania.

Exploration licences may be granted for one or more of the following mineral categories:

metallic minerals and atomic substances

coal, peat, lignite and oil shale

construction minerals: stone, clay and sand

petroleum products except oil shale

industrial minerals, precious and semi-precious stones

geothermal substances.

The licence holder must prepare an annual report to the Agency. This report must detail the amount of money spent on exploration in the last twelve months, details of any work proposed to be undertaken, and any further information as laid out by the Act.

Licensees are not permitted to explore on private land without the consent of the owner and occupier of the land, within 100 metres of the surface of any natural lake, dam, reservoir, well, artificial pond, or any substantial dwelling or building. Suitable notice must be given to the landowner before entry.

As a general rule, exploration licences will contain a condition requiring the licensee to undertake a program of work as specified on the application for the licence. The licensee is expected to employ technical and other staff and equipment to effectively carry out the proposed work program.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must have significant technical and financial resources or have obtained a contract with another person who does.

When applying for a Special Exploration Licence, you must include the following:

Supporting information

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